I am experience painful finger tips and nails.
I am a 57 year old male. I smoke 3-5 cigarettes per day, rarely drink alcohol, weight is 165 #
5'9" . During cold weather I have started exhibiting blanching ( Renaud like symptoms.
The pads on my finger are Naladog1particularly swollen.
At times my hands will show a purple hue.
The swelling and stiffness is more pronounced upon awakening.

The first step in diagnosis of the condition would be tests including a complete hemogram, a ââcoagulation profile, peripheral blood smear, thyroid function tests, coagulation factor assays, screening ââfor rheumatological conditions can be done. â

If your symptoms are due to Raynaud's, beyond proper thyroid treatment, avoiding or minimizing cold âââexposure is a key way to avoid symptoms. If you are a smoker, you should also stop smoking, as that is âââknown to aggravate symptoms. In severe cases medications may be prescribed to help control the âââsymptoms.

You may consult with your doctor or a hematologist for proper counseling and advice. â

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